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T121 TLS

2000 Volkswagen Lupo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,108 mi
Last recorded109,108 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo69,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 TLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 109,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,905 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cover missing on nearside rear belt stalk

noise from offside front caliper

Fail 20 Oct 2014 91,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cover missing on nearside rear belt stalk

noise from offside front caliper

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r seat belt anchorage casing broken

Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,881 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,554 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noticed on test whilst shaking steering pedals move slightly . unable to view pedal box ,enclosed by covers . advise further investigation

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,088 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,880 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,114 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 23,238 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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T121 TLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 69,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T121 TLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T121 TLS registered?

T121 TLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is T121 TLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T121 TLS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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